Spartan Equipment SE900808 Owner's manual

Operator’s Manual

Maintenance

Parts Information

Read this Manual Before Use

Skid Steer

Tree Spade

Models SE30S

& SE40S

2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY 3-4

SERIAL NUMBER/DECAL LOCATION 5-6

USER’S MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 7-8

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

9

OPERATING OPTIONAL ELECTRIC CONTROLS 10

OPTIONAL ELECTRIC CONTROLS LAYOUTS 11

DIGGING PROCEDURE 12-13

PLANTING PROCEDURE 14

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 15

BOLT TORQUE INFORMATION 16

PARTS INFORMATION 17-30

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 31

TROUBLESHOOTING 32-33

TREE CARE 34

WARRANTY 35

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Write the serial number for your attachment in the spaces below. Always use this number when

referring to your attachment.

Serial Number…………..

NOTE: Spartan Equipment Inc. reserves the right to make

improvements in design or changes in specifications at any time

without notice and without incurring any obligations to install them on

units previously sold.

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SAFETY

DO NOT use or perform maintenance on this machine until this manual has been

read and understood. In addition, read the Operation and Maintenance Manual(s)

pertaining to the attachment and the attachment carrier (“Loader”).

The user is responsible for inspecting the machine

daily, and for having parts repaired or replaced

when continued use of the machine would cause

damage, excessive wear to other parts or make the

machine unsafe for continued operation.

If an operating procedure, tool device, maintenance

or work method not specifically recommended is

used, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you

and others. You must also ensure that the

attachment will not be damaged or made unsafe by

the procedures you choose.

Spartan Equipment Inc. cannot anticipate every

possible circumstance that might involve potential

hazard. The safety messages found in this manual

and on the machine are therefore not all inclusive.

The signal words CAUTION, WARNING, or

DANGER are used to indicate hazards.

Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

The word IMPORTANT, is used in the text when

immediate damage will occur due to improper

technique or operation.

The word NOTE is used to convey information that

is out of context with the manual text; special

information such as specifications, techniques,

reference information, and other information of a

supplementary nature.

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SAFETY

Improper operation can cause serious

injury or death.

Pre-operation

 This attachment is designed to be used for

removing and relocating small trees. NEVER use

this machine for any other purpose.

Maximum Tree Diamete

r

Tree Type 3S Model 4S Model

Hardwood 2.5” 3”

Evergreen 3” 4”

 Read the operator’s manual for the “Skid Steer

Loader.” NEVER allow untrained people to

operate.

 Operating instructions must be given to everyone

before operating this attachment and at least

once a year thereafter in accordance with OSHA

regulations.

 NEVER exceed the maximum recommended

input power or speed specifications for the

attachment. Over-powering or over-speeding the

attachment may cause personal injury and/or

machine damage.

 Keep all shields, guards, and covers in place.

 Do not modify equipment or add attachments that

are not approved by Spartan Equipment Inc..

 Use adequate safety warning lights and devices

as required by local regulations. Obey all local

laws and regulations regarding machine operation

on public property. Always call before you dig (1-

888-258-0808). When you call, you will be

directed to a location in your state/city for

information about buried lines (electric, telephone,

cable TV, water, sewer, gas, etc.).

Operation

 Hydraulic connections may be hot after use. Use

gloves if connecting or disconnecting after use.

 Check and be sure all operating controls are in

neutral before starting the engine.

 To avoid electric shock or electrocution, NEVER

operate the attachment near overhead power

lines.

Operation (continued)

 Keep people away from loader and attachment

when in use. This attachment lifts objects and

has moving parts.

 NEVER attempt to lift a tree larger than the

specified capacity of tree spade model.

 NEVER operate near embankments or terrain

that is so steep that rollover could occur.

 Always stay in the operator position when using

the attachment.

 Before leaving the operator’s position,

disengage hydraulic drive, lower the attachment

to rest flat on the ground, stop engine, set park

brake, and wait for all motion to stop.

 NEVER place hands near attachment or clear

debris while the engine is running.

Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard

 Escaping fluid under pressure can

penetrate the skin causing serious

injury.

 Avoid the hazard by relieving the

pressure before disconnecting

hydraulic lines.

 Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY

PARTS, to check for suspected leaks. Wear

protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles

when servicing or performing maintenance on

hydraulic systems.

 If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately.

Any fluid injected into the skin must be

surgically removed within a few hours or

gangrene may result.

Maintenance

 NEVER make adjustments, lubricate, clean, or

perform any service on the machine while it is in

operation.

 Make sure the attachment is serviced on a daily

basis. Improper maintenance can cause

serious injury or death in addition to damage to

the attachment and/or your equipment.

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SERIAL NUMBER AND SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS

Serial Number Location:

It is important to refer to the serial number of your attachment when making repairs or ordering parts. Early or

later models (identification made by serial number) may use different parts, or it may be necessary to use

different procedures in doing a specific operation.

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A B

C

E

SERIAL NUMBER AND SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS

Part Number: 316904

Location: On right rear tower facing controls

Quantity: 1

Part Number: 200001

Location: On left rear tower facing controls

Quantity: 1

Part Number: 202152 (ON 3S ONLY)

Location: On mounting plate top left

Quantity: 1

Part Number: 316855

Location: On mounting plate top centered

under hyd controls bracket

Quantity: 1

Part Number: 316856 (ON 3S ONLY)

Location: On mounting plate top right

Quantity: 1 (on 3S only) (2 on 4S –

replace 202152)

Small Brand Decal

Location: On rear towers facing front

Quantity: 2

Safety Decals Locations:

The locations of the safety decals are shown.

If these decals are missing, damaged, or

painted over they must be replaced. Call

Spartan Equipment Inc. (218-435-4045) for

replacement decals.

D

USER’S MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

7

After the initial set-up assembly is completed, use the following procedure to mount the attachment to the

loader for user operation.

Coupler wedges or pins must extend through the holes in the attachment mounting

plate. Levers must be fully down and locked. Failure to secure wedges or pins can allow

attachment to come off and cause injury or death.

1. Use the step, safety treads, and grab

handles to get on and off the loader and

attachment.

2. Sitting in the operator’s seat, lower seat

bar and fasten the seat belt.

3. Drive the loader to the rear of the

attachment. Put the loader quick attach

coupler into the attachment mounting

bracket.

4. Tilt the loader coupler backward a small

amount until it is fully engaged in the

attachment mounting bracket.

5. Stop the engine and engage the park

brake.

6. Secure the coupler locking mechanism

that attaches the attachment to the loader.

USER’S MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

8

7. Connect the hydraulic quick couplers from

the attachment to the loader.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the quick couplers

are fully engaged. If the quick couplers do

not fully engage, check to see that the

couplers are the same size and brand. Do

not force the quick couplers together.

IMPORTANT: Wipe the ends of the

hydraulic quick couplers (both lead and

loader) with a rag to remove any possible

contamination. Contamination can cause

hydraulic components to fail and is not

covered under warranty.

NOTE: See the loader’s operator’s manual.

NOTE: Attachment is shipped with 8FJX

(3/4” Female JIC Swivel) fittings on the ends

of the lead hoses.

8. Make sure the hoses are properly routed to

fit your specific loader. If the hoses are not

routed correctly, hoses may get pinched or

rub on tires. Be sure to check the hose

routing through the full range of intended

motion of the attachment before operating it.

More than one routing may be acceptable

depending on the loader. Pick the routing

that best suits your loader.

IMPORTANT: Proper hose routing is the

responsibility of the owner and/or operator.

Pinched or stretched hoses are not covered

under warranty.

NOTE: Make sure the pressurized hose

from the skid steer is routed to the “P” port

of the valve block. If not the attachment will

not operate properly.

Mounting is now complete and you are ready to

use the attachment. Use the above instructions

in a reverse order to dismount the attachment

from the loader.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

9

Operating manual controls

NOTE: The tree spade with manual controls is

designed for use on a skid steer without a door.

If your skid steer is equipped with a cab door,

remove door before use with manual tree

spade controls.

1. With the operator in the seat of the loader,

the seat belt fastened and the seat bar

lowered (if so equipped), start the engine.

2. Raise the attachment slightly off the ground.

3. Engage the auxiliary hydraulics in continuous

flow. Using the levers on the valve, the tree

spade can be operated as detailed below.

NOTE: The loader should be run at about

half-throttle when operating the tree spade.

Operating the tree spade while the loader is at

full throttle may overload the valve and cause

the attachment to function improperly.

NOTE: Controls are listed from left to right on valve block while sitting in the operator’s seat.

OPERATING OPTIONAL ELECTRIC CONTROLS

10

The tree spade can be run using optional wired or wireless electric controls. When using electric controls, mount

the tree spade using the “USER’S MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS” on pages 8-9, then follow the instructions below.

1. Connect the wire harness to the loader’s 12V

receptacle.

NOTE: The 12V receptacle is not mounted on

the loader lift arms. The distance between the

12V socket and the valve will change when the

loader lift arms are raised. Be sure there is

sufficient slack when lifting the tree spade.

Check the harness slack through the entire full

range of intended motion before operating.

2. With the operator in the seat of the loader,

the seat belt fastened and the seat bar

lowered (if so equipped), start the engine.

3. Raise the attachment slightly off the ground.

4. Engage the auxiliary hydraulics, turn on the 12V

connector switch, and push the POWER button

on the controller. The green LED will blink

rapidly (3 times per second) to indicate that

communication has been established.

NOTE: If green LED blinks slowly (once per

second), or if red LED is blinking, see

“Troubleshooting” (pg. 33-34).

The tree spade can now be operated using the

electric controller.

NOTE: The loader should be run at about half-

throttle when operating the tree spade. Operating

the tree spade while the loader is at full throttle may

overload the valve and cause the attachment to

function improperly.

OPTIONAL ELECTRIC CONTROLS LAYOUTS

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A

B

C

D E

F

A

C

E

G

I

K

B

D

F

H

J

L

3S Wired Controller

FunctionToggleSwitch

HingeA(Up=Open;Down=Close)

Blade1B(Up=Retract;Down=Insert)

Blade2C(Up=Retract;Down=Insert)

Blade3D(Up=Retract;Down=Insert)

4S Wired Controller

3S Wireless Controller

FunctionButtons

HingeA=Open;B=Close

Blade1C=Retract;D=Insert

Blade2E=Retract;F=Insert

Blade3G=Retract;H=Insert

4S Wireless Controller

FunctionButtons

HingeLHA=Open;B=Close

HingeRHC=Open;D=Close

Blade1E=Retract;F=Insert

Blade2G=Retract;



H=Insert

Blade3I=Retract;J=Insert

Blade

4

K=Retract;L=Insert

FunctionToggleSwitch

Blade

4

A(Up=Retract;Down=Insert)

Blade3B(Up=Retract;Down=Insert)

Blade1C(Up=Retract;Down=Insert)

HingeLHD(Up=Open;Down=Close)

HingeRHE(Up=Open;Down=Close)

Blade2F(Up=Retract;Down=Insert)

A

B

C

D

E F

G

H

A B C D

DIGGING PROCEDURE

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With the tree spade properly mounted, use the following procedure for digging the new hole for the tree and for

digging the tree.

To avoid injury or death due to

tipping, avoid using the attachment on an

incline or uneven ground.

1. Raise the tree spade so that the frame is 4-6

inches off the ground.

2. Open the hinged base.

3. Position the tree spade so that it is level with

the ground and the tree is centered between

the blades.

NOTE: Try to position the loader facing the

same direction when digging the new hole and

the tree. This will help the blades line up

better in the hole, reducing air pockets under

the root ball.

4. Close the hinged base.

5. Lower the tree spade to apply down pressure.

6. Insert the left rear blade (closest to loader)

about a quarter of its length, or until the frame

begins to lift off of the ground. Then retract

the blade until the frame touches the ground

again.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT reposition or tilt the

tree spade while blades are in the ground.

This could cause the blades to bend.

NOTE: The frame of the tree spade must

always be touching the ground before

inserting the next blade. Digging with the

frame raised will result in a smaller root ball

and could damage the tree.

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DIGGING PROCEDURE

13

7. Insert the right rear blade in the same manner

and retract slightly until the frame touches the

ground.

8. Move to the next blade and continue this

process for each blade until all blades are fully

inserted.

9. Lift the tree spade completely out of the hole

and tilt it back.

To avoid injury or death,

never attempt to lift a tree larger than

the attachment is capable.

Maximum Tree Diamete

r

Tree Type 3S Model 4S Model

Hardwood 2.5” 3”

Evergreen 3” 4”

IMPORTANT: Use caution when tilting the

tree spade back. Always be aware of

clearance between the attachment and

hydraulic couplers. Failure to do so could

result in damage to the couplers.

10. Stop the loader, engage the park brake and

have a second person cut any protruding

roots.

To avoid injury or death,

do not leave operator’s seat while tree

spade is raised and do not allow anyone

to be underneath the load or tree spade.

11. Once all roots are cut, move the tree to its

new location. Use a spotter to avoid obstacles

and stay in operator’s seat.

To avoid injury or death due

to tipping, carry tree in the tree spade as

low as possible when moving to its new

location.

To avoid injury or death, be

aware of your surroundings. Contact with

electrical power lines can be fatal. Always

use a spotter to help guide you when

moving or lifting.

NOTE: During extensive use, turn auxiliary

hydraulics off while moving trees between

digging. This will help to prevent oil from

overheating.

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2

PLANTING PROCEDURE

14

With the tree in the tree spade, use the following procedure to plant or basket the tree.

1. Position the tree spade so that it lines up

with the hole where the tree is to be

planted.

2. Lower the tree spade into the hole,

ensuring that the root ball is well centered.

3. Retract each blade one inch until the root

ball is loose; then retract each blade

completely.

4. Once all blades are fully retracted, raise

the tree spade 4-6 inches above the

ground, open the hinged base, and back

the loader away from the tree.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

15

Clean engine oil

No. 2 Lithium

base gun grease

8

Lower the attachment to rest, shut down the engine, relieve the hydraulic

pressure to the attachment, wait for all motion to stop, and set park brake before leaving the

operator’s seat to perform service of any kind.

It is the operator’s responsibility to make daily inspections of the loader and attachment for damage, loose bolts,

fluid leaks, or anything else that could cause a potential service or safety problem. Preventive maintenance is

the easiest and least expensive type of maintenance.

IMPORTANT: Bolts and set screws can loosen after initial usage. After the first hour of operation check all

bolts and set screws.

Use No. 2 lithium base gun grease when lub-

ricating all attachment grease fittings.

Grease all hinge pins [A] once every eight (8)

hours, or more frequently during heavy use.

Keep slides [B] clean and free from

obstructions. DO NOT grease slides as this will

cause dirt to collect and lead to faster wear.

If blades become dull, they can be sharpened

using a grinder. To remove blades for

sharpening, secure the blade with the lift ring,

remove the pin connecting the cylinder to the

blade, and remove the bolts securing the blade

to the slide plate.

A

B

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BOLT TORQUE INFORMATION

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TREE SPADE 3S (30) PARTS INFORMATION

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ITEMQTYPARTNO.DESCRIPTIONSTOCKNO.

11316858MOUNTFRAME30W/A

21316859TOWER30W/

A



33316860BLADE30W/

A



41316804CONTROLARMW/

A



51316850TUBESQ.19X1.5X16W/H&Z

63316857PLATESPADERETENTIONPNT(UNPAINTEDP/N316844)

73316854PIN1X2.25SNPRNG

Z



83316853PIN1X5.75SNPRNG

Z



91328279RINGSNAPEXT1X.042

132300581PINSNAPPER5/16"X3"

14433008WASHERFLAT3/8"

15337212NUTREVLOCK3/8NC

16213114BOLTHE

X

3/8X23/4NCGR5

17313051BOLTHE

X

5/16X1/2NCGR5

18333620WASHERLOCK5/16"

191513207BOLTHE

X

1/2X1‐1/4NCGR5

213316898CYLINDER2.5X30B‐CSPADECYLINDER

TREE SPADE 3S (30) PARTS INFORMATION

18

ITEMQTYPARTNO.DESCRIPTIONSTOCKNO.

91328279RINGSNAPEXT1X.042

101318731PIN1X4.88GRSW/A

111316852PIN1.5X10.13GRSW/HZ

121316851PIN1X2.19SNPRNGGRSZ

15337212NUTREVLOCK3/8NC

201316896CYLINDER2X7B‐CHINGECYLINDER

22113105BOLTHEX3/8X1NCGR5

23137210NUTREVLOCK1/4NC

24113015BOLTHEX1/4X3NCGR5

TREE SPADE 3S (30) PARTS INFORMATION

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TREE SPADE 4S (40) PARTS INFORMATION

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ITEMQTYPARTNO.DESCRIPTIONSTOCKNO.

11316800MOUNTFRAME40W/A

21316801RHTOWER40W/A

31316802LHTOWER40W/A

44316803BLADE40W/A

51316850TUBESQ.19X1.5X16W/H&Z

64316857PLATESPADERETENTIONPNT(UNPAINTEDP/N316844)

71316804CONTROLARMW/A

84316853PIN1X5.75SNPRNGZ

94316854PIN1X2.25SNPRNGZ

104316851PIN1X2.19SNPRNGGRSZ

112316852PIN1.5X10.13GRSW/HZ

132300581PINSNAPPER5/16"X3"

14433008WASHERFLAT3/8"

15237212NUTREVLOCK3/8NC

16213114BOLTHEX3/8X23/4NCGR5

17313051BOLTHEX5/16X1/2NCGR5

18333620WASHERLOCK5/16"

192013207BOLTHEX1/2X1‐1/4NCGR5

202316897CYLINDER2X4.5C‐CHINGECYLINDER

214316898CYLINDER2.5X30B‐CSPADECYLINDER

222028279RINGSNAPEXT1X.042

23237210NUTREVLOCK1/4NC

24213015BOLTHEX1/4X3NCGR5

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